Guest guest Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Satcharitra, Ch. XXI. Vidyasagar was one of the great leaders of Bengal in the last century. Although he was a man of affluence and influence, he dressed in the simplest of cloths, and often passed unrecognized. One day, as he was going along the road, he saw a poor labourer, whose back was bent beneath a heavy load. The poor man trudged along with faltering steps. Vidyasagar’s heart went out to him, and he said, “Brother, may I carry this burden for you?” Not recognizing his benefactor, the labourer gratefully relinquished his load. Vidyasagar lifted the load on to his own back and carried it right up to the destination. Reaching into his pocket, he took out a silver coin and pressed it into the palm of the mystified labourer, saying, “Brother, bless me!” Vidyasagar showed what it was to serve silently. Silent servers are the world’s great need. Today, alas there is so much of show and ostentation in our service. There is so much of lovelessness in our public life. It is the sakthi of silent service that we nee today. Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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